Retiring Emergency Services Director Chad Black got a surprise party on his way out Friday, attended by many county staff, officials and fellow first responders. He is shown above as he walks into the trap with County Manager Alicia Vaughn at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center. “I was caught off guard, but it was very nice,” Black said. “I was hoping to slide out quietly, and this just makes it harder, but it makes it nice as well. I can’t thank everyone in Habersham County enough.” Black not did not slide out, but he even worked the weekend during the winter storm even though his time was up Friday.